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Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering.
In 2024, Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. Currently, transportation companies partnered with Walmart’s network have begun receiving informational emails about this step, marking Walmart’s largest expansion into freight transportation services.
The emails, sent to selected carriers, detail Walmart’s brokerage program and the benefits of participating in it. According to the message obtained by FreightWaves, Walmart is connecting with a “select group of carriers” with the aim of transforming how they deliver products to customers: “By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to secure stable loads and play a key role in ensuring that our freight reaches all our customers,” the email states.
Walmart moves forward with brokerage
To qualify for this program, carriers must meet a series of requirements, including operating between 10 and 1,000 trucks, maintaining five consecutive years of operating authority, and carrying liability insurance of $1 million and cargo insurance of $100,000. They are also required to operate with dry van, refrigerated, or 53-foot flatbed trucks, comply with Walmart’s safety standards, and use smart devices for load tracking.
Although Walmart’s brokerage segment is still in its early stages, sources close to the project indicate that the company is working to establish itself as a competitor in the third-party logistics (3PL) space, according to FreightWaves.
This move positions Walmart in direct competition with Amazon’s fulfillment services. As such, the success of Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) could be key. Walmart Fulfillment was launched last year with a focus on international and cross-border shipments for sellers on its platform. This new brokerage service could transform the 3PL industry by leveraging Walmart’s vast logistics infrastructure, which includes one of the largest private truck fleets in North America.
Walmart’s expansion reflects growing competition with Amazon
The competition between Walmart and Amazon is evident, as Walmart Fulfillment Services offers a more cost-effective alternative to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), with more accessible prices and a simplified cost structure. Additionally, Walmart has the advantage of its physical store network, which functions as distribution centers, enabling faster and more affordable last-mile deliveries compared to Amazon’s network of regional fulfillment centers.
Despite Walmart’s aggressive expansion into logistics, Amazon still maintains a significant advantage with its dedicated air fleet, maritime transport, and network of third-party carriers. However, if Walmart successfully scales its services strategically, it could become a strong competitor to Amazon and disrupt the 3PL industry landscape in North America.
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